We are excited to offer PastForward both in-person and online for the first time!

The following sessions will be available for livestreaming, subject to change. Please note that livestreamed sessions are available live at the time indicated. Shortly after the conference, these sessions will be available on-demand until December 31, 2025 for conference registrants. All other sessions require in-person participation in Milwaukee.

Conference registration is required for participation, with special rates for virtual only participation. Visit the Registration page for details.

All times listed below are Central time and subject to change. Additional event details will be added to the schedule as they become available.

Time Name
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMMorning Welcome and Awards
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM18th Annual African American Preservation Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMFunding the Future: Securing Resources for Preservation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMSHPO Open Mic
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMOpening Plenary with Author Clint Smith
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMGeneral Session
10:15 AM - 11:30 AMUsing Genealogy for Preservation
1:00 PM - 2:15 PMHistoric Goes Electric: Energy Retrofit Guidance for Historic Homeowners
2:30 PM - 3:45 PMAdvancing Innovation through Preservation Law
Thursday, September 18, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMInnovations in Heritage Tourism
10:15 AM - 11:45 AMShaping Policy, Saving Places: Grassroots Advocacy for Preservation
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMResilient Heritage Closing Luncheon
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]